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Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
This qualification prepares you for entry-level work as an operator in an open cut coal mine, a metalliferous mine or a quarry, doing tasks that follow set routines and procedures.
- Course code: RII20220
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Programmed Skilled Workforce
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- 35 campuses
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What students say
Most students criticise the communication and organisation and admin, and some found the student support lacking, so getting clear updates and a well run course matters when choosing where to study.
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North Metropolitan TAFE
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- 16 campuses
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Opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, with some students finding the organisation and admin frustrating and a number unhappy with the course content.
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Australian Training Management
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Civil Safety
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- 12 campuses
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What students say
Most students rate the trainers and the teaching highly, and many also value the course content.
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Central Regional TAFE
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- 3 campuses
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North Regional TAFE
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SDS Training
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- 2 campuses
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What students say
Most students rate the trainers and teaching highly, and many also like the facilities and campus. Opinions are mixed on organisation and admin, with some finding it frustrating.
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South Regional TAFE
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- South Regional TAFE - Narrogin
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Last reviewed 17 September 2026.
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Nil
- Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:
- an interest in working outdoors with heavy machinery
- a careful approach to safety procedures and site rules
- good teamwork skills for working with a crew
- a willingness to follow set routines and check your own work
What will you learn?
You learn the site safety and operating practices that keep production moving, along with checking the quality of your own work as you go. Licensing and certification rules differ between states, territories and industry sectors, so it is worth checking with the relevant authority before you enrol.
- Working safely on site
- Following site procedures
- Operating plant and equipment
- Using hand and power tools
- Communicating with a crew
- Checking quality of work
Where this fits
Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations in mining: the study that leads into it, the study that follows, and other routes at the same level.
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Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
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